Brittany Spaniels Breed Description

Sporting Group

Appearance

The Brittany Spaniel is a hearty, vigorous, medium-sized, leggy dog with a fairly short, lightly feathered single coat. He is very agile and active with an intelligent-looking face. It has a rounded skull of medium-length with a straight or slightly ram-shaped muzzle, a pronounced stop, and a nose that is more or less dark depending on the color of the coat. The nose may not be black. The ears are short, with high withers. The high-set ears are rather short in a triangular shape, slightly fringed and hanging close to the head. The either naturally short or docked to less than four inches.

Recognized Registries:  CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR

Country of Origin:   France

Life Range:   10 to 12 years

Height Range:   17” to 21”

Weight Range:   30 to 40 lbs.

Colors:   Orange & white, liver & white, black & white, liver tri-color, and black tri-color.

Trainability:   The Brittany Spaniel is intelligent and easy to handle and train for hunting. It is a loving and gentle animal; obedient and always eager to please.

With Children:   They are good with children if they are raised with them from puppyhood.

Other Pets:   Brittany Spaniels get along well with other animals if properly socialized.

Climate:  This dog is especially resistant to cold and damp conditions.

Indoor / Outdoor:   The Brittany is not recommended for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do best with acreage.

Exercise Required:   Brittany Spaniel’s love exercise and have great stamina. They need extensive exercise and do best with an active outdoor person or hunter.

Grooming Required:   Regular brushing of the medium-length, flat coat is really all that is needed to keep this breed’s coat in good condition. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. This is generally a low maintenance dog.

 

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